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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1935

Page

6

Farmers adjust spending as 1934 income rises in Iowa

In 1934 Iowa farmers faced higher food and clothing costs while garden harvests and drought kept purchases tight. A study by Miss M Attie Souder using 15 families shows food outlay rising to over 325 dollars per family with clothing up about 119 dollars. Insurance and operating costs nearly doubled as households prioritized essentials over other expenses. Health costs rose as a notable exception with a total expenditure increase of 291 dollars year over year.

Economist

Ames Iowa Grain Economists Predict No Extreme Corn Prices

Iowa State College economists say corn prices this fall likely neither extremely low nor unusually high for 1935. July 1 stocks show decline from 1933 and 1934, with U.S. on farm stocks at 200 million and Iowa at 40 million. Crop estimates suggest potential yields around 2.9 billion bushels nationally, but frost risk could alter outcomes.

Ames Iowa State College United States Iowa

Chinch bug menace in Iowa abated say officials

Iowa officials report the chinch bug menace has abated with little chance of a new outbreak. Aaberg cited a telegram survey across 20 counties confirming reduced pest numbers and noting only Scott and Clinton counties might need barrier oil. Weather and prior funding helped curb the invasion.

Des Moines Iowa H. C. Aaberg Aaberg Scott Clinton Entomology Bureau Minneanolis Minn Ray Murray Staiq Murray

Divine Grace Moore in Triumphant Role at State Theater

Grace Moore delivers a stunning performance in Love Me Forever with a dramatic background and suspenseful story that thrills audiences. Viewers praised the film as a step beyond her previous Columbia picture One Night of Love, noting the tense romantic plot and strong production.

Grace Moore Columbia Pictures State Theater Miss Moore Columbia

County Board Allows Wide Range of County Expenses

Washington County Board of Supervisors approves numerous claims from various departments and suppliers including Bee Pa asd 7.58, Farm Bureau 750.00, Frazier & Black 28.56, J. A. Marsh mileage 2.40, Iowa Southern Utilities 11.07, Wellsman Advance 43.91, and many refunds and wages. The board adopts a resolution transferring funds from the Poor fund to support an REA project and allocates materials and services valued at 6.00 for fair money. Session adjourns to July 3, 1935.

Washington County Farm Bureau i Jones Insurance Agency Edhci Bureau of Education Research & Service Siewnnneeke Zion Institutions & Industries Blackmar Co Pee Follett Publishing Co Oos Steeda L. C. Miller Jessie Klein Seey Frazier & Black I Eee & Sons Co Mound Keiwisccacine Martha Shelangoski Walter G. Conner J. H. Briley William Sickels Globe Printing Co Jenkins-Fergemann, Co WIND Wiecntiicianininn Nicola & Harmon J. A. Marsh Monroe Mach. Co Maintenan Ceminions H. A. Dougall Frank Casey Edith Beaty Joseph Kos Mrs. C. B. Howell POGOE Keenkeanenscon Iowa Tele. Co Sunugnees Util. Co H. J. Williams Howard White Jim Hotle F. L. Broadgate Charles M. Denison Cantoni & Cantoni H. P. Bratten Dan C. E. Phillips Mutual Fire & Tornado Assn Read & Carson Wilson Coal Co Geo. I. McDaniel Meee Phillips & Hebner al Roe & Son G. Kiesey H. M. Putnam Higley Chemical Co Iowa Southern Util. Co Moms Tee i Loretta Cantoni S. G. Kiesey George F. McClintic SOO Ln Cutee Oliv. Munro Pay- Mont Bocca Ocelwein Chemical Co J. A. Mayer G. F. Dold English River F. Bauer Session Com Samne Boyd Foster Canes M. T. Coon Amilal Warne Savage Ewe Verle Porter Ewa Frank J. Vodicka John Bauer Lamb Med Beggs East End Sanitary Hoover & Porter R. I. Williams Hensley E. J Moore's Bootery Qhoes R. H. Heitzman B. L. Coffin John Shradel Bert Mathews Provi- Washington Fruit Mar-ray Brewer C. B. Dougherty Orr Land Co John Daytremont J. C. Penney Co Eloth C Lemmon Washington County E. J. Frey Wellman Food Store Benteco R. L. Lytle F. E. Dunbar F. Marsh Hannah Luithly Shaikeeecayabiini Inabinitas A. E. Maine G. N. Barclay A. Hoskins Richard Johnson Actin A. B. Clark Lucy Fleak Nancy Shaffer Wm. C. Chapek Provi- I Cenit Dheniintisseris DeWit Grocery& Market J. G. A. Store Washington Dairy A. Keith Dros Aid J .M. Lloyd C. L. Worley Eae Edgar Porter Montgomery Ward & Co GotRing John Shields Sons Helen Creswell E. Stutsman Dursats Dept. Store W. EF. Howell Koch Brothers van Zandt Harry Reed Creas Grocery Board of Supervisors BE. R. A Iowa State EF. R. A

Board Proceedings July 4 1945 includes salaries and road work

The Board met with all members present and approved numerous salary payments to hospital staff and clerical workers, listed by name and amount. It records road maintenance drag work, numerous vendor payments, and approved soldiers relief actions and tax suspension requests, with bids and transfers authorized and appointments noted.

Board OF Supervisors Alice I. Rowne Carroll Deeds Harriet Coulter R. R. Noonan Ethel Grecian H. M. Putnam J. E. Bovee R. D. van Dorin

Willows Plans Street Garage for Discarded Auto

In Willows California city officials announce a plan to create a street garage facility to manage discarded automobiles. The move aims to clear unused vehicles from public spaces and improve neighborhood safety and appearance.

It's A Small World shines in Fox comedy romance

Spencer Tracy stars as a young lawyer who becomes involved after a two wheel crash sparks a town romance. Wendy Barrie plays the headstrong Kansas girl amid a fast moving tale of love and social mischief, as the film unfolds with car wreck gags and light satire.

Fox Film Fox Theater Spencer Tracy Wendy Barrie Hollywood Kansasity Blackwood

Mobile license plates and wooden building storage era note

A fragment notes a mobile license plate issue tied to a wooden building awaiting 4 storage eras and cites a figure of 8,280. The text is incomplete but suggests a planning or zoning context with numeric details.

City seeks federal grant for 47 bed hospital

Charles City on July 22 reports steps by the city council to obtain a federal grant to finance a new 47 bed hospital. Voters approved a 66000 bond to start construction after a two year campaign. The council will select an architect and submit plans to the federal government seeking a 45 percent grant.

Charles City U.P

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